How to Host a Halloween Party for Adults

We're big fans of the signature cocktail idea -- and Halloween is prime time to try out bizarre new drinks. If you want to keep things uncomplicated, though, you can serve orange or blood-colored cocktails (screwdrivers, say, or classic Bloody Marys) and offer black licorice sticks as stirrers. Or drop a few candy corns into simple yet elegant orange martinis. But if you want to get really creative, again, the sky's the limit. Here are some ideas:

As always, when you're hosting a party during which people could be imbibing heavily, it's a good idea to have cab-company numbers on hand -- or at least make sure that everyone has designated-driver arrangements.